2006-07-03 04:20:01 · 3 answers · asked by drew 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Silicon has about twelve neutrons, however it can have 13 in rare cases.... Magnesium has twelve neutrons also it can more commonly have 13 neutrons these two elements are different because magnesium is more of a metal than silicon is... silicon has some characteristics of a metal though... magnesium has all characteristics
2006-07-03 04:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference between all elements has nothing to do with neutrons but the electrons in the outer shell and the protons in the nucleus the silicon atom has 14 electrons and four valence electrons. It is considered a semiconductor. Magnesium on the other hand has 13 electrons with three in the valence shell. The electrons determine how conductive an element is or how stable.
2006-07-03 07:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by tantivy22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you @ school taking a test? :)
2006-07-03 04:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by BeAuTiFuL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋